Tool Use And Care; Service; Specific Safety Information; Machine Safety - RIDGID 122 Operator's Manual

122 Copper Cutting and Prep Machine

Tool Use and Care

• Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your
application. The correct tool will do the job better
and safer at the same rate for which it is designed.
• Do not use tool if switch does not turn it ON or
OFF. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch
is dangerous and must be repaired.
• Disconnect the plug from the power source before
making any adjustments, changing accessories,
or storing the tool. Such preventive safety mea-
sures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
• Store idle tools out of the reach of children and
other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in
the hands of untrained users.
• Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp
and clean. Properly maintained tools with sharp cutting
edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
• Check for misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition
that may affect the tool's operation. If damaged,
have the tool serviced before using. Many acci-
dents are caused by poorly maintained tools.
• Use only accessories that are recommended for
your tool. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool
may become hazardous when used on another tool.
• Keep handles dry and clean; free from oil and
grease. Allows for better control of the tool.

Service

• Tool service must be performed only by qualified
repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed
by unqualified repair personnel could result in injury.
• When servicing a tool, use only identical replace-
ment parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance
Section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or
failure to follow maintenance instructions may create a
risk of electrical shock or injury.

Specific Safety Information

WARNING
Read this operator's manual carefully before using
the No. 122 Copper Cutting and Prep Machine.
Failure to understand and follow the contents of this
manual may result in electrical shock, fire and/or
serious personal injury.
Call the Ridge Tool Company, Technical Service
Department at (800) 519-3456 if you have any questions.

Machine Safety

• Only use the No. 122 Cutting and Prep Machine to
cut, clean and debur
and stainless steel. Other uses or modifying this
machine for other applications may increase the risk
of injury.
• Do not wear gloves or loose clothing. Keep
sleeves and jackets buttoned. Clothing can be
caught in rotating rollers or tools.
• Never operate machine if guard is damaged. Hand
or fingers could be cut by rotating reamer.
• Keep electrical cord away from reamer and wire
brushes. Prevents damage to the cord which can
result in electrical shock and serious injury.
• Set up machine on a flat, level bench. Bolt machine
to bench using holes located at rear of unit. Failure
to place machine on a stable bench may result in tip-
ping and serious injury.
• Keep fingers and hands away from the reamer
and wire brushes. Reduces the risk of entanglement
or being cut.
• Properly support long lengths of tubing with pipe
supports. Prevents injury from falling tubing and
equipment tip-over.
• Do not cut visibly bent tubing. Prevents excessive
vibration and losing control of the tubing.
• Do not use with motor cover removed. Exposure to
electrical components can result in electrical shock and
serious injury.
Description, Specifications and
Standard Equipment
Description
The RIDGID Model 122 Copper Cutting and Prep
Machine cuts, cleans and deburs
tubing and fittings (Types K, L and M). Cutting is per-
formed by turning the tubing with motor-driven rollers
while a cutter wheel is manually actuated by a rack
and pinion. Reamer removes burrs from the inside of the
tubing while the brush cleans the external surface in
preparation for joining.
Model 122 Copper Cutting and Prep Machine can also
clean the inside of fittings using individually sized brushes
that are attached to a motor-driven quick change adapter.
Deburring disk is also available to clean burrs from the out-
side surface of tubing in preparation for installation.
Model 122 Cutting and Prep Machine can also be used to
cut and debur
Ridge Tool Company
1 / " through 2" copper tubing
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1 / " through 2" copper
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1 / " through 2" stainless steel tubing with a
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